Mercedes S class 2020 vs Lexus ES 2021
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes S class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Lexus ES can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes S class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.9 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 2.5 - 3.5 (petrol, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and hybrid engines. Mercedes S class is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 - 503 HP | 176 - 302 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 - 700 NM | 221 - 362 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 - 6.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| In general, Lexus ES are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes S class. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.0 - 10.6 | 5.3 - 9.4 | |
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Mercedes S class petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Lexus ES. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | 4.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 20 cm longer than the Lexus ES, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 394 litres | |
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Mercedes S class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes S class has 156 litres more trunk space than the Lexus ES. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 1.1 metres less than that of the Lexus ES, which means Mercedes S class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`848 | ~ 2`150 | |
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